Description
Can Ian stand up for what he believes in?
When Ian and his classmates watch a documentary about the health concerns of eating fast food, Ian decides to start a boycott and stop everyone he can from eating at Frankie's, a huge fast-food chain with a questionable menu. The boycott takes off and Frankie's gets concerned. The company's lawyers threaten Ian and his friends and try to force them to stop the boycott. Ian must convince others that the boycott is a good idea, but can he do it?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in Spanish as A reventar.
Author Bio
Eric Walters has published over 120 novels and picture books. His works have become bestsellers, been translated into sixteen languages, and won over one hundred awards, including ten Forest of Reading awards and the 2020 Governor General’s Literary Award. He lives in Guelph, Ontario, with his wife, Anita.
Prizes
- Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our ChoiceCommended 2007
- Resource Links, The Year's Best BooksCommended 2006
- Texas Library Association (TLA) TAYSHAS ListCommended 2007
Review Quotes
"A great way to show kids that one person can make a difference."
— ReaderReviews.com
"Ian is an intelligent witty narrator, and this fast-paced, large-print novel explores the seamy sides of the fast-food industry and legal profession while revealing the business tactics of each as being remarkably similar."
— ALAN Review
"This is a book with many themes and would make an excellent starting point for discussion about political activism."
— Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books
"Pacing, characters, appeal and understated humor...create an entertaining and intriguing read."
— KLIATT
"Excellent."
— Resource Links
"Well-written and thoughtful…will be popular with reluctant readers."
— School Library Journal
"Engaging and fast-moving, this is another noteworthy and well-written story."
— Washington State Revew Group
